desperation

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of hopelessness and despair, often leading to irrational or self-destructive behavior.

  - "His desperation drove him to commit robbery."
  - "She felt a wave of desperation wash over her when she lost her job."
  - "The desperation of the refugees was palpable as they begged for food and water."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with desperation
apartment , aspartame , desolate , escapade , expression , frustration , infatuation , oppression , proscription , repulsion , suppression , transmission

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Variants

List of all variants of desperation that leads to same result
desperation , desperations

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Etymology

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From the Latin desperare, meaning 'to lose hope'.

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Trivia

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1. Desperation is a common theme in science fiction, particularly in works dealing with survival in space or on alien planets.

2. Desperation was the name of a 1993 film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King.

3. Desperation is also the name of a 2006 album by the heavy metal band Iced Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. helplessness: A feeling of being unable to help oneself or others, often accompanied by a sense of desperation.

2. despair: A feeling of deep sadness or hopelessness, often leading to despair or despondency.

3. despondency: A state of deep sadness or hopelessness, often accompanied by a lack of motivation or energy.

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Culture

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Desperation is a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with adversity, loss, and survival. It has been depicted in various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, and photography. In music, desperation is often expressed through lyrics and melodies that convey a sense of sadness, hopelessness, or urgency.

How to Memorize "desperation"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize desperation, imagine a person with their head in their hands, tears streaming down their face, and a look of utter hopelessness and despair in their eyes.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize desperation, associate it with the feeling of being trapped in a dark alley with no way out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize desperation, use the mnemonic 'Desperate Dan's Donkey' - Desperate Dan is feeling hopeless, and his donkey represents the burden he's carrying.

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